Health: Northern Ireland
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Northern Ireland on the health priorities of the Northern Ireland Executive.
Answered by Hilary Benn
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and I have regular discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive, including the First Minister and deputy First Minister, on a wide range of priorities.
While health is a devolved matter, the Government is committed to supporting the Executive to deliver sustainable, high-quality, and accessible public services for the people of Northern Ireland. I welcome the progress made under the Health Minister's Reset Plan, which has already produced some tangible results, including significant reductions in waiting lists and the successful rollout of the Encompass digital record system.
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